Damian Callinan – Robinson Crusoe
Damian Callinan takes you on a journey to his awkward and funny childhood and adolescence as a modern day Robinson Crusoe.
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Peter Helliar – Snazzy
Helliar has made himself a household name in recent years with his comedic antics on shows such as Before The Game and Rove.
Anil Desai – At the Movies
An extremely talented impersonator, Anil Desai’s routine is a must see for movie buffs and celebrity lovers alike. At every opportunity Desai involves the audience, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Kate McLennan – Homeward Bound
A relationship breakdown can always be the cause of laughter once the heart strings have settled and time has created a bit of breathing space.
Jeff Green – Father of Men
Jeff Green seems a little stressed. Originally from the UK, he’s living in Melbourne now, has a family and doesn’t watch television anymore.
Headliners
Billed as a showcase of America’s hottest comedy, this show met all expectations. The four American comedians who took to the stage for 20 minutes at Hifi bar did not disappoint.
The Ian Bagg Show
Ian Bagg stood perplexed on stage. He surveyed the audience and counted the empty chairs. The Canadian is used to pulling big crowds. He is a regular on Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Tonight there were only 16 occupied seats. The Exford Hotel function room was a third full.
Rob Hunter – Late O’Clock with Rob Hunter
The conversation between the host and the guests is very different… every question and comment from Rob Hunter is a thinly veiled insult.
Able Seaman – Australia! Australia! Australia!
All in all, Australia! Australia! Australia! is an affable sketch stand-up comedy.
10 Terrorists!
Presented in mock-reality television format, it follows ten contestants, three judges and a producer through the increasingly perilous filming of the fictional program ‘So You Want to be a Terrorist’.
Greg Fleet – Heroes
From shooting a child with a bow and arrow to being held hostage in a foreign country, Fleet has obviously (and astonishingly) had his share of super heroic moments.
Ali McGregor’s Late-Nite Variety-Nite Night
This show is a great opportunity to see seven acts for the price of one or decide what your picks of the fest will be.
Stephen K. Amos – Laughter Is My Agenda
He’s the bitchy, fabulous man we all wish we had as a best mate – a rare combination of cultured, low-brow, ridiculous and the terribly sublime.
Lindi Jane – Chicken Pox!
Lindi Jane and her troop of peculiar puppet friends make for a superb evening of entertainment at Wonderland Fun Park on the Docklands. In keeping with the best of children entertainment, the show is a jam-packed mix of laughs and educational material as Snap’s Kakadu Club teach their young audience right from wrong.
Phi and Me Too
Dealing with language barriers, family expectations and cultural differences, Phi appears to be a typical Vietnamese boy who studies hard to make his mother proud, but deep down inside all Phi ever wanted in life was to be a superstar.
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